US Bridges

Pierce ST over IH 69

Fair

Harris County, Texas · IH 45/IH 69 Interchange · Structure no. 121020002713119

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,390
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce ST over IH 69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pierce ST over IH 69 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,390 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesPierce ST
CrossesIH 69
LocationIH 45/IH 69 Interchange
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74448, -95.36256
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,390 (2015)
Projected traffic5,390 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pierce ST over IH 69 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce ST over IH 69 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pierce ST over IH 69 carry?

About 5,390 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pierce ST over IH 69?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce ST over IH 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.